Hey guys, I have been a long time reader, but haven't posted before. Honestly I have never felt like my 4runner was worthy, since it doesn't yet have a lift, bumpers, and a lot of the other features I see on this board. But I have done a lot of other stuff to my truck over the years, and maybe y'all will enjoy seeing a truck that's built more for 4wd touring then rock crawling.
This was the 4runner when I bought it in 2015 with 145,000 miles on it (with my wife at the wheel):
And this is the 4runner now, on one of my more recent trips. I spent a week out in Wyoming antelope hunting:
So here goes! This is the setup so far.
Basic info:
- 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (3rd Gen)
- 3.4L DOHC EFI 24-valve V6 engine 5VZ-FE
- 4WD/AWD with center Toyota E-Locker
- B&M 70268 External Transmission Cooler
- Firestone Ride-Rite 4135 adjustable rear air bag spring assist
- Tundra 13WL (231mm) EOM front disk brakes
Electrical:
- Primary Optima Red Top battery (group 35)
- Secondary Optima Yellow Top battery (group 75/25)
- Stinger 200 amp solenoid isolator
- Front and rear auxiliary fuse boxes
- Front and rear voltmeters
- Front and rear 12 Volt/USB sockets
- LCE Performance 160 amp high output alternator
- Big three ground/power wire upgrade
- Xantrex PROWatt 600W (50 amp) pure sine inverter
- Xantrex PROWatt remote switch w/ ignition lockout
- 120V to 12V Powermax PM3-55 (55 amp) Converter
Trail:
- 265/75r16 BFG T/A KO2 tires
- Van Welder custom rock sliders
- Slider crossbar protective sleeves
- Maxtrax
- Towstrap and shackles
- Tire plug kit
- Fast tire deflator tool
Storage:
- BajaRack Utility MG custom full length flat rack
- Kitchen storage cabinets and drawer
- Stove double slide drawer
- Tool boxes
- Tie downs with straps
- Rack mounted Pelican 1720 w/ Maxtrax pin mounts
- Quick-fist fishing rod/flagpole clamps
Camping:
- Tepui Kukunam 3 roof top tent
- Room for whole family to sleep in truck
- Coleman 40 Liter Thermoelectric Fridge
- Coleman Two Burner Stove on a double slide platform
- Window bug screens
- Usb rechargable tent fans
- Tarp cover system for emergency rain cover
- 5 pound propane tank
- 3 gallon fresh water bottle w/ electric pump
Communication:
- Midlands MXT400 GMRS 40 Watt 15 channel radio
- Browning BR-450 5/8 over 5/8 rack mounted 32 inch GMRS UHF antenna
- Tacoma AM/FM whip antenna
- Two GMRS 5 Watt 15 channel handheld USB rechargable radios
Computing:
- OBD2 Bluetooth sensor
- Samsung S5 with Torque connected to OBD2 reporting live engine data
- Samsung Tab E-lite tablet with GPS, downloaded maps, torque, music, and movies
- Bluetooth connected stereo head unit
- Charging station for USB electronics
Other:
- Dash-mat carpeted dashboard cover
- Fire Extinguisher Class 10:BC (flammable liquids and electrical, for a 10 foot area)
- Rear mounted bottle opener with catch magnet
- 5 Gallon Jerry can for extra gas
- 2nd row Husky floor liners
I'll show pics of some of the more interesting projects in the next few posts.